Space Invaders Extreme Reviews

So much fun, it's like eating candy for the very first time as a kid.

Fun, but boss on level 3 is impossible to me

Bring back the nostalgia of the old Atari 2600! It doesn't look like the game was back then but it scratches that itch! Wish Frogger, Enduro and Outrun was on here too!

This has gotta be the best way to Space Invaders out there. Infinity Gene on Xbox is great as well, but damn, did I have a rough time playing through it. I mean, the classic gameplay mixed with the music, rhythmic flow of the sounds, the power-ups, bonus rounds, fever, bosses... just YES. Great first impression from the first two stages, leaves me wanting more every time I grind the 5-stage run. You'll most likely get more value for money on a sale, but this game is fun stuff alright, regardless of the price you pay for it. [h1]Steam Deck Compatibility[/h1] Don't be surprised if it works, but you might wanna avoid playing this otherwise excellent twist on the arcade classic on your Steam Deck or any of its competitors because of Taito/Komodo's ridiculous decision to implement an internet requirement only upon launch. All those machines were made for portable gaming, making that inconvenient decision age worse than milk, especially since it's also on the Nintendo Switch and playable offline there. Just play it on Switch instead through the Invincible Collection.

This retro bullet hell game simply grows on you with it's simple yet rewarding mechanics and who doesn't want to relive a magic moment with Space Invaders that I once played on a monochrome Toshiba laptop?! Since back then the game has stayed pretty much the same with added power-ups, boss fights, difficulty ladders and an online leaderboard to go with a nice reactive soundtrack. Controls are of course as easy as it gets and works best with keyboard over controller option. Maybe not great for longevity but still sweet in short bursts and a game that you can always pick up or come back to.